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HollyWooWoo Report
March 20 2015

New Movies:

Insurgent- Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Stars Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Jai Courtney & Octavia Spencer. (PG-13)

The Gunman- A sniper on a mercenary assassination team kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Stars Sean Penn, Ray Winstone, Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Jasmine Trinca. (R)

Do You Believe?- When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. Stars Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Alexa PenaVega, and Cybill Shepherd. (PG-13)

Danny Collins- An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon. Stars Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, and Bobby Cannavale. (R)

Harrison Ford, who recently crashed plane, is air film narrator

Harrison Ford, who recently crashed his vintage airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, is returning to the skies - at least with his voice. He will narrate an aviation documentary for National Geographic. It premieres on IMAX screens April 10.

Prosecutors want 'Suge' Knight's bail set at $25 million

Prosecutors want Suge Knight’s bail in his murder case set at $25 million. They say the former rap music mogul has extorted millions from rappers since 2004 and is a gang member. He has a bail hearing today. He has pleaded not guilty.

'American Idol' Recap: Judges Use the Save Early

"American Idol" was supposed to narrow down the contestants to 10 last night. The 11 finalists sang songs from the movies. The judges decided Qaasim Middleton was worth saving. Boy George will be mentoring the finalists for '80s music next week.

Jennifer Lopez Gives Beautiful Performance on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez took over the stage on "American Idol" last night. She treated viewers to a beautiful performance of "Feel the Light" from the upcoming animated film "Home." Scenes were projected onto her white gown. "Home" opens in theaters next Friday, March 27.

Justin Bieber sued by former neighbor for assault

Justin Bieber's former neighbor in Calabasas claims in a lawsuit Bieber spit in his face and terrorized his family. The lawsuit seeks more than $25,000. Bieber has paid them $80,000 for throwing eggs at their home 2 years ago. He remains on probation.

Kate Middleton Will Take Maternity Leave

Kate Middleton will take maternity leave at the end of March. The Duchess will make her final public appearance March 27. She has 3 engagements that support opportunities for young people in London. Prince William will be with her. She’s due in mid-to-late April.

Russell Simmons Developing Hip-hop Musical For Broadway

Rap mogul Russell Simmons is producing a new Hip-hop musical For 2016. ‘The Scenario’ will celebrate the "golden age" of the genre, from the 1980s to the 1990s. He won a Tony Award in 2003 for the Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam shows.

Kevin Hart Surprises Ex-wife With New SUV

Kevin Hart bought his ex-wife a new Cadillac Escalade for her 37th birthday. He and Torrei Hart split more than five years ago and have been in a couple of public spats. They have 2 children. She posted a photo of the car online. He is engaged to wed model Eniko Parrish.

Kevin Hart Still Upset By Airport Toilet Encounter

Kevin Hart was a guest on The Daily Show Wednesday night. He told host Jon Stewart his stand-up routine is based on things that have happened to him. Most memorable: he was in an airport bathroom. A fan kicked open the door & snapped a photo as he flipped the finger.

Mr. T to host home renovation series 'I Pity the Tool'

Mr. T has landed a new home renovation series. He will host ‘I Pity the Tool’ on the DIY Network. The program will follow Mr. T and his team as they remodel outdated homes for veterans and their families. It is scheduled to premiere later this year.

Iggy Azalea Reveals Britney Spears Duet Is Called 'Pretty Girls'

New details about Iggy Azalea and Britney Spears' collaboration have emerged. The duet will be called "Pretty Girls". It will be the first single on her new album, out later this year. Azalea has had to reschedule her tour for September due to "production delays."

Fleetwood Mac Announces Rescheduled Tour of Australia, NZ

Fleetwood Mac's tour of Australia and New Zealand is back on. 10 shows are scheduled across a mix of arenas, wineries and outdoor venues, starting Oct. 22. They’re currently touring North America thru April 19, then head to Europe for 6 weeks.

Bill Murray putting together a celebrity holiday special for Christmas

Bill Murray has recruited some famous friends for a Christmas TV Special. He is teaming up with director Sofia Coppola for the show, which will air sometime during the 2015 holiday season. Guests include George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.

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by WooWoo,posted Oct 31 2013 10:11AM

The Hollywood Report
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013

In 1926, magician Harry Houdini (Erik Weisz) died in Detroit from a ruptured appendix. He told his wife if he could return from the dead, he would. He hasn’t been seen since.

In 1941, the Navy destroyer USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-boat off Iceland with the loss of some 100 lives.

'Idol' judges have glowing reviews for each other

"American Idol" premieres its 13th season on Wednesday, Jan. 15. An audition was held in Atlanta yesterday. Contestants noted the judges were kind and supportive of each other, and offered creative advice. The judges are Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban & Harry Connick Jr.

Eminem's Album Leaks Six Days Before Release

The “Marshall Mathers 2 LP” leaked online Wednesday. File-sharing sites offered the record 6 days before its official release next week. Interscope plans to stream the album on iTunes today. 4 tracks have already been released. He’s musical guest on SNL this weekend.

Chris Brown had booked 2 Halloween gigs, but can’t be there

Chris Brown has become a Halloween nightmare for 2 big nightclubs. He was booked to host a party at the Conga Room in L.A. tonight, followed by another hosting gig tomorrow at Haze nightclub in Vegas. He’s in rehab, so he won’t be at either.

Secret service agent says Chris brown is innocent

A Secret Service agent told D.C. police he was nearby during Chris Brown’s altercation with a man outside his tour bus. He said the victim told the investigating officer Chris didn’t hit him. If the agent testifies, it would save Chris from probation violation, & a return to jail.

Teen guilty of stealing Guy Fieri's Lamborghini

A jury on Wednesday found a 19-year-old man guilty of stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Lamborghini from a San Francisco dealership in 2011. The $200,000 car was in the shop for repairs. He stole it to impress a girl. He also tried to shoot her boyfriend, but missed.

'How I Met Your Mother' Spinoff Series In The Works

'How I Met Your Mother' is in its final season…but that doesn't mean the end is near. CBS is exploring a spinoff series. This time, a female is in search of her future husband. The link? Hangout 'MacLaren's Pub'. The new cast may be introduced in the final episode of 'HIMYM'.

Kerry Washington Is "Four Months" Pregnant With First Child

Kerry Washington is expecting her first baby with husband, NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha. The couple secretly married June 24 in Idaho. She is 4 months along. The pregnancy is being well hidden on ‘Scandal’ with her trademark coats. She hosts SNL this Saturday.

Kristin Cavallari Expecting Second Child With Jay Cutler

Kristin Cavallari is expecting her second child. She and husband Jay Cutler have confirmed they will soon be providing a sibling for their 14-month-old son Camden. She is secretly hoping to have a girl. Cutler is the quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

Kelly Clarkson: 'I Want To Be Pregnant By Christmas'

Kelly Clarkson has set her new husband a festive deadline - she wants to be pregnant by Christmas. She and Brandon Blackstock married in Tennessee Oct 13. She likes being stepmom to his kids Seth and Savannah. She’s now ready to switch careers & be a mom.

Pauly D’s baby mama open to supervised visits

Pauly D has been rejected by his baby mama -- she will not let him visit his 5-month old daughter unsupervised. Pauly's wants to bring Amabella home to his family for 2 weeks. Mama Amanda Markert said no. She would consider a brief supervised visit instead.

Claire Danes to host Nobel Peace Prize concert

Claire Danes has been tapped to host the 20th anniversary Nobel Peace Prize concert in December. The Emmy-winning "Homeland" actress will host the Dec. 11 event in Oslo, Norway. The lineup for this year's concert has yet to be announced.

Lady Gaga in mourning over her dog

Lady Gaga has been wearing all black. Her dog Alice has died at age 17. She tweeted on Tuesday, "We had to put her down, cancer ate away at a little angel. My daddy is so sad, we all are, lost a member of our family. I just pray Alice found her wonderland."

LeAnn Rimes' invasion of privacy suit dismissed

An invasion of privacy lawsuit LeAnn Rimes filed against two Northern California women has been dismissed. Rimes sued the women in August 2012 claiming they recorded a phone conversation and posted it online. The two sides resolved their differences out of court.

Will Ferrell to guest star as Ron Burgundy on 'Conan'

Will Ferrell will appear as his "Anchorman" alter-ego Ron Burgundy on "Conan" next month. The episode is to air Nov. 21. Ferrell appeared as Burgundy on the show in March 2012. "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" is out Dec 20.

Vivid offers Tori Spelling a way out of money troubles

Vivid President Steve Hirsch has offered Tori Spelling big money for her video…if it exists. He wants to see a clip to verify its authenticity. She revealed in her new book she recorded a video with husband Dean McDermott on Valentine's Day 2009.

Justin Bieber buys new home for dad, step-siblings

Justin Bieber shelled out $850k for a 5-bedroom cabin-style home in Ontario for his dad. The house is in the Canadian wilderness in a small town of only 8,000 people. They’re not hiding -- the family name is plastered right on the mailbox. His dad & his 2 kids live there.

Marvin Gaye's children sue over 'Blurred Lines'

Two of Marvin Gaye's children have sued Robin Thicke and his collaborators for allegedly using music & lyrics from Gaye’s hits in their songs. The suit alleges copyright infringement. At the center of the dispute is similarities between "Blurred Lines" & “Got To Give It Up.”

Cher wasn't a fan of drugs

Cher told a magazine interview she experimented with drugs, but didn’t like them. She called it a moral decision. She didn’t see much fun in “getting high.” She also said she & former partner Sonny’s look was an accident: they lost their suitcases.

Queen Latifah dreams of interviewing Michelle Obama

Queen Latifah admits having Michelle Obama on her show would be a ''dream.'' She has named part of her studio the 'Michelle Obama Lounge'. Her new show is designed like a home: guests can relax and chat in a kitchen, den or lounge.

Katy Perry sent John Mayer love letters

Katy Perry and John Mayer exchanged love letters before they started dating. It inspired her new track 'Legendary Lovers.' The song is on her new album 'Prism'. She said their relationship was fate: he was her celebrity crush before they met.

Suzanne Somers Eyes Three's Company Revival With Ritter's Son

Suzanne Somers would like to bring old sitcom Three's Company back – with a twist. Her son would be played by John Ritter's real-life son, Jason, who stars in “Parenthood.” It would mean Chrissie and Jack eventually got married. The series ran in the 1970s.

Avril Lavigne And Chad Kroeger Avoid Temptation With Alcohol And Club Ban

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger avoid alcohol and partying in nightclubs when they are apart to avoid temptation. They married in July after a whirlwind romance. They are preparing to head out on separate tours this winter. They now live in Ontario, Canada.